milepig #1 Posted October 3, 2019 The Breeze is now in Lisbon, the last port before the lengthening. When we talked to the crew in September they were all excited. Some are staying on for the trip to Sicily to help get her prepared, some are headed home today for about four months off, most are planning to return, including most likely the captain, some staff will stay with her during the lengthening. Afterwards some return early to get things finished and prepared, others return closer to the first trip - I believe from Barcelona on 2/20/20. Out crew in August/September was the best ever and I hope to see most of them in Alaska in June. I’d love to hear reports if anyone was on board. Anything special? Was the last day “clean out the fridge” day for meals? Was the crew distracted? Or was it just all normal. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hanoverian #2 Posted October 3, 2019 Milepig, our first Windstar cruise is in October, 2020 on Legend, but we sailed on these ships often when they were owned by Seabourn. We are quite excited about their refurbishment as they are some of the best looking ships at sea. So, I cannot directly reply to your questions, but the idea of "clean out the fridge day" is really amusing to think about. How the staff is reacting and what they plan to do when Breeze returns to service is certainly going to be critical to how things go after she comes out of dry dock. Let's hope for the best. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milepig #3 Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Hanoverian said: Milepig, our first Windstar cruise is in October, 2020 on Legend, but we sailed on these ships often when they were owned by Seabourn. We are quite excited about their refurbishment as they are some of the best looking ships at sea. So, I cannot directly reply to your questions, but the idea of "clean out the fridge day" is really amusing to think about. How the staff is reacting and what they plan to do when Breeze returns to service is certainly going to be critical to how things go after she comes out of dry dock. Let's hope for the best. I’m sure you’ll love Windstar. Think of them as family and relax. With WS there are no wrong answers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milepig #4 Posted October 7, 2019 And she is now in Palermo. Docked off to the side from the cruise/ferry docks, so I’m thinking she’s in the shipyard? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruise Critic Chris #5 Posted October 13, 2019 Just a note that I'll be in Palermo to cover the beginning of the lengthening process this week. Stay tuned! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milepig #6 Posted October 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Cruise Critic Chris said: Just a note that I'll be in Palermo to cover the beginning of the lengthening process this week. Stay tuned! What?? Totally cool. I want to be you! I noticed a few days ago that they must have turned of the - not sure what it’s called - transponder?, since she’s disappeared from marine traffic. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del Rio #7 Posted October 14, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 1:18 PM, Cruise Critic Chris said: Just a note that I'll be in Palermo to cover the beginning of the lengthening process this week. Stay tuned! Holly molly Chris!! I want that gig. If you are only going for the Breeze, can I go for the Pride or Legend? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hanoverian #8 Posted October 15, 2019 I'm with you, guys. Utterly fascinating. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hanoverian #9 Posted October 17, 2019 This article is from this morning's "Cruise Industry News" https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/21753-star-breeze-lengthening-underway-in-palermo.html 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruise Critic Chris #10 Posted October 17, 2019 We were there. 😀 Here's our story: https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/4620/ 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruise Critic Chris #11 Posted October 17, 2019 Also a nice Q and A with John Delaney, master welder: https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/4626/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milepig #12 Posted October 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, Cruise Critic Chris said: Also a nice Q and A with John Delaney, master welder: https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/4626/ this one has an amazing aerial shot toward the end. Amazing. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruise Critic Chris #13 Posted October 17, 2019 It was a fabulous experience! Really happy Cruise Critic could see it first hand. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hanoverian #14 Posted October 17, 2019 A really great set of articles and pictures, Chris. Nice job by you and Cruise Critic. These must really be exciting times for everyone at Windstar just as they are for all of us who love the Sisters. John's excitement is obvious and it is refreshing to see a senior executive so openly and personally committed to such a major project. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chipshot from Michigan #15 Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) I'd enjoy seeing a time-lapse video from inside one of the halves as they were separated. This is pretty good, though: https://www.facebook.com/62437291716/posts/10156692096581717?sfns=mo Edited October 17, 2019 by Chipshot from Michigan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milepig #16 Posted October 23, 2019 A pic included in this article: https://www.travelweek.ca/news/windstar-to-stretch-three-ships-in-2020-completes-final-cut-on-star-breeze/ shows the three sections all lined up ready to be linked together. I think she's going to be a beaut. The profile looks so sleek. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minidonuts85 #17 Posted October 23, 2019 Exciting to watch unfold! We booked a cruise on the Breeze for April 2020 while we were recently on the Legend. Looking forward to seeing the updates! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
